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Riza Dagoc
Riza Dagoc reports on regulation, investing and the digital-asset business for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.
Stories by Riza Dagoc
- Grayscale Pauses Fees and Boosts Staking Rewards to Drive Institutional Solana Investment
Grayscale has taken a bold step to attract institutional investors by pausing sponsor fees and cutting staking costs for its Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL). The move, aimed at increasing institutional participation in …
· Business
- Robert Kiyosaki Urges Investors to Buy Bitcoin and Ethereum as “People’s Money” Amid Rising Marxist Influence
Renowned author and financial educator Robert Kiyosaki, best known for his bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again urged his followers to invest in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Taking to X (formerly Tw…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Surges 3.3% as Buyers Drive Breakout Above $487 Resistance
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) extended its bullish momentum on November 5, climbing 3.3% to $491.80 after clearing the key $487 resistance level. According to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model, the cryptocurrency saw …
· Investing
- U.S. Government Shutdown Hits Record Length, Delays Crypto Market Structure Legislation
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has now become the longest in history, surpassing the previous 35-day record. Lawmakers remain gridlocked over federal budget funding, a divide intensified by Democrats’ strong per…
· Regulation
- Robinhood Reports 339% Surge in Q3 Crypto Revenue as Digital Asset Expansion Accelerates
Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) delivered impressive third-quarter results, highlighting a major leap in its cryptocurrency trading business. The trading platform reported a 339% year-over-year increase in crypto trading rev…
· Investing
- Global Finance Faces Tokenization Reality, But Regulation Struggles to Keep Pace
Tokenizing real-world assets and moving them instantly across borders is no longer just a concept—it’s becoming a reality. At Chainlink’s SmartCon 2025 in New York, executives from Citi, DTCC, and Taurus emphasized th…
· Insights & Views
- Canada to Regulate Stablecoins Under Bank of Canada Oversight, Aligning with U.S. Policy Moves
Canada is taking a significant step toward regulating Canadian dollar-backed stablecoins, signaling a major development for the nation’s digital asset industry. In its 2025 federal budget, the Canadian government anno…
· Regulation
- Blockchain Breakthroughs: ZKsync, Olas, Ethereum, and Edge & Node Lead Web3 Innovation
The cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly with major developments shaping the future of decentralized technology. Among the biggest updates this week, ZKsync, Olas, Ethereum developers, a…
· Insights & Views
- Monad Foundation Confirms November 24 Token Airdrop for Ecosystem Users
The Monad Foundation has officially confirmed on X that its highly anticipated MON token airdrop will take place on November 24, marking one of the most awaited events in the crypto community this year. This announcem…
· Technology
- Stellar (XLM) Gains Momentum as Institutional Buyers Drive Breakout Above Key Resistance
Stellar (XLM) delivered a modest yet meaningful advance in Tuesday’s trading session, climbing 0.97% to $0.279 and outperforming the broader crypto market by 1.84%. Despite an overall cautious sentiment across digital…
· Investing
- HBAR Eyes Breakout as Volume Spikes and Traders Watch Key Resistance Levels
Hedera’s native token, HBAR, extended its gains on Tuesday, rising 1.31% to $0.1725 amid a notable 38% surge in trading volume compared to its 30-day average. The move mirrors broader crypto market momentum, bolstered…
· Investing
- Chainlink, Apex Group, and Bermuda Monetary Authority Complete Blockchain Stablecoin Compliance Pilot
Chainlink and Apex Group have successfully completed a blockchain pilot with the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) to explore how decentralized technology can automate and enforce stablecoin compliance. Announced at Ch…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Surges Above $103,000 as Supreme Court Questions Trump’s Tariff Authority
Bitcoin soared past $103,000 as market uncertainty grew following a tense U.S. Supreme Court hearing that questioned President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers. Polymarket tra…
· Investing
- Ripple Partners with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini to Pilot RLUSD Stablecoin for Faster Card Settlements
Ripple has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini to introduce blockchain-based settlement using its RLUSD stablecoin. The initiative, revealed during Ripple Swell 2025, aims to in…
· Insights & Views
- TON Price Dips Over 2% as Crypto Markets Face Risk-Off Sentiment
TON (Toncoin) fell more than 2% in the past 24 hours to $1.925, reflecting a broader wave of risk-off sentiment sweeping across the cryptocurrency market. The downturn came as Bitcoin briefly slipped below $100,000 fo…
· Investing
- VivoPower and K-Weather Join Forces to Launch XRP-Backed WeatherCoin
VivoPower has announced a groundbreaking partnership with South Korea’s K-Weather to develop WeatherCoin, the world’s first weather-based cryptocurrency. The token will be backed by XRP, aiming to bring stability and …
· Business
- Zohran Mamdani’s Historic NYC Mayoral Win Sparks Record Polymarket Activity
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo to become New York City’s 111th mayor has set off a wave of excitement — both politically and financially. The election drew record voter turnout and…
· Insights & Views
- Bitcoin Holds Strong Near $102K as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Ease
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady near a crucial support zone around the 50-week simple moving average (SMA), a level that has consistently fueled bullish rebounds throughout its nearly three-year uptrend. As of now, BT…
· Investing
- Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ, Signaling Shift Toward Pro-Crypto Policy Amid Historic US Shutdown
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao underscores his “commitment to financial freedom, innovation, and fair treatme…
· People
- U.S. Sanctions North Korea’s $3 Billion Crypto Laundering Network Linked to Nuclear Program
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on eight individuals and two entities connected to North Korea’s illicit cryptocurrency operations that allegedly lau…
· Regulation
- Ethereum Price Crashes Over 20% as BitMine Buying Power Fades and Liquidations Surge
Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), has plunged more than 20% in a dramatic two-day selloff that mirrors the October 10 flash crash. After trading near $4,000 early Monday, ETH tumbled to roughly $3,000 by Tuesday a…
· Investing
- Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Surpasses $1 Billion Market Cap Within a Year of Launch
Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has achieved a major milestone, surpassing $1 billion in market capitalization less than a year after its launch in December 2024. The token, issued by Standard Custody &…
· Investing
- XRP Poised to Lead Next Crypto ETF Wave with Dual Value and Payment Capabilities
The XRP Ledger’s unique capability to support both value transfer and real-world payments from a single platform could position it as a strong contender in the expanding crypto ETF landscape, according to Bitnomial fo…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Falls Below $100,000 Amid Market Selloff, But Long-Term Outlook Remains Strong
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly dipped below the $100,000 mark on Tuesday across major exchanges like Coinbase, Gemini, and Kraken — its weakest level since late June. The world’s largest cryptocurrency quickly rebounded to aro…
· Investing
- Sam Bankman-Fried’s Appeal Faces Skepticism as Judges Question Defense Arguments
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s bid for a new trial appears to be faltering after a tense hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan. During the session, judges pressed his attorne…
· Regulation
- U.S. Bank Lobbyists Urge OCC to Reject Coinbase’s Trust Charter Application
A leading U.S. banking group has urged federal regulators to block Coinbase’s application for a national trust charter, escalating tensions between traditional finance and the crypto industry. The Independent Communit…
· Regulation
- ZKsync Proposes to Transform $ZK Token into a Utility Asset Driving Network Growth
ZKsync, the Ethereum layer-2 scaling network, is planning a major shift for its native $ZK token — moving it from a simple governance instrument to a utility token with tangible economic value. The new proposal, title…
· Investing
- Chainlink (LINK) Slumps 6% Despite Major Institutional Partnerships
Chainlink’s native token, LINK, fell sharply on Tuesday, plunging 6% to below $14.50 and breaking key technical support levels, according to CoinDesk data. The decline was fueled by a significant 57.81% surge in tradi…
· Investing
- Dogecoin Slips Below $0.17 as Whale Selling Triggers Sharp 6.7% Drop
Dogecoin (DOGE) faced heavy selling pressure in the last session, tumbling 6.7% from $0.1719 to $0.1605 as whales exited positions into market weakness. The breakdown below key $0.17 support marked a clear shift in ma…
· Investing
- XRP Slides 6% to $2.25 as Whale Selling and Trendline Break Trigger Bearish Momentum
XRP extended its decline on Tuesday, dropping 6% to $2.25 amid rising whale activity and a decisive break below its multi-month ascending trendline. The move confirmed growing bearish momentum, reinforced by a 15% plu…
· Investing
- Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman: Blockchain to Unlock Trapped Capital and Transform Finance
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman believes blockchain technology will fundamentally reshape traditional finance by revolutionizing post-trade infrastructure, enhancing collateral mobility, and enabling faster global payments.…
· People
- Strategy Launches Euro-Denominated Stream (STRE) Preferred Stock to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
Strategy (MSTR) has unveiled Stream (STRE), a new euro-denominated perpetual preferred security, just days after hinting at international expansion in its Q3 earnings call. The move highlights the company’s growing co…
· Business
- Bitcoin Price Nears $103K Amid U.S. Shutdown and Stronger Dollar Pressure
Bitcoin (BTC) is edging toward its lowest level since June 24, trading close to $103,000 after falling nearly 20% from its October 6 all-time high of $126,500. The leading cryptocurrency last dipped below the $100,000…
· Investing
- UBS Executes First On-Chain Fund Redemption Using Chainlink’s Digital Transfer Agent
UBS has completed the first-ever on-chain redemption of a tokenized fund through Chainlink’s Digital Transfer Agent (DTA), marking a major advancement in blockchain integration within the $100 trillion global fund ind…
· Insights & Views
- Cuomo Strengthens Crypto Appeal as Mamdani Dominates NYC Mayoral Race Momentum
In the heated New York City mayoral race, former Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to gain traction among crypto-focused voters, while progressive frontrunner Zohran Mamdani maintains overall momentum across the city. D…
· People
- Hollywood.com and Crypto.com Launch Entertainment Prediction Markets
Hollywood is entering the world of blockchain prediction markets. Hollywood.com has announced an exclusive partnership with crypto exchange Crypto.com to create entertainment-focused prediction markets covering film, …
· Business
- Donut Labs Raises $22M to Launch AI Browser for Autonomous Crypto Trading
AI browsers are emerging as the next frontier in how users interact with the web, and Donut Labs is leading the charge for crypto traders. The New York-based startup announced a $22 million raise across pre-seed and s…
· Business
- Ripple’s Swell 2025: Key Insights, XRP Momentum, and RLUSD Stablecoin Milestone
Ripple’s annual Swell Conference takes place on November 4–5, 2025, in New York City, bringing together global leaders from finance, blockchain, and policy to discuss innovation and regulation in the digital asset spa…
· Investing
- Crypto Market Suffers $1.13 Billion Liquidation as Bitcoin Drops to $105,000
The cryptocurrency market saw a massive sell-off on Monday, with over $595.8 million in long positions liquidated within an hour, triggering widespread losses across major digital assets. Data from CoinGlass revealed …
· Investing
- Dogecoin Faces Sharp Decline as Bearish Breakdown Wipes Out 2025 Gains
Dogecoin (DOGE) has entered a critical phase after breaking down from one of its key technical formations of 2025 — a descending triangle pattern that had served as a major consolidation zone for months. The breakdown…
· Investing